Master of Science [M.S] (Bioinformatics)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
A$42,992/Yr
A$42,992 /Yr
- The University of Queensland offers a Master of Science in Bioinformatics for a duration of 1 year.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program is designed for biological sciences, computing, and mathematics graduates, who wish to increase their technical and research skills in core areas of bioinformatics, update their knowledge of recent technologies and methodologies.
- The sample courses of the program include:
- Advanced Bioinformatics
- Advanced Genome Informatics
- Major Research Project and Seminars
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Students learn and obtain practical laboratory and computational skills through prolonged immersion in a research laboratory.
- Students will also have the opportunity to complete an independent research project on campus or in the industry, which will increase their technical and research skills.
- The University of Queensland ranks 1st in Australia and 7th in the world for biotechnology by the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021 respectively.
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Important Dates
The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | A$42992 (AUD 42992) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing (On-Campus) | A$21360 (AUD 21360) |
| Housing (Off-Campus) | A$14568 (AUD 14568) |
| Total Cost | A$35928 (AUD 35928) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | A$41040 (AUD 41040) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
- Or, complete an approved equivalent Bachelor degree (Honours) in Science, IT, Engineering, or a relevant field, incorporating a major research project or other significant research experience, with introductions to molecular biology, computer science, and statistics.
- A GPA of at least 5.0 on a 7 point scale is required to be eligible for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
- Students must hold a GPA of 4 (60%) on a 7 point scale.
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Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
5 / 7
Minimum gpa
GPA
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
- UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill online applications to take admission.
- Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
- Evidence of work experience: It includes details of management experience in the form of a CV.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
- Supplementary documents: Students may be required to provide additional information with the application, depending on which University course they choose.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English languages proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other recognized English test results.
Career and Placement after Course
The career opportunities for the students are:
- Bioinformatician
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Biostatistician
- Clinical data manager
- Geneticist
- Medical writer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| UQ Economics India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| HASS Scholarship for Excellence - India | Scholarship per studentA$ 7,603/Yr$7,603 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Science International Scholarship- University of Queensland | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentA$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
| M.S Bioinformatics Research Extensive | full time | 2 years | on-campus, Thesis Based | A$41040 |
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